The X Rocker gaming chairs, however, are still designed to work with the older left-and-right stereo sound, and RCA connectors.
(There is only one X Rocker designed for surround sound. But, it still uses the older RCA cables.)

This actually allows for maximum compatibility across gaming systems.

While some new gaming systems simply added the HDMI port to the plethora of connectors already on the back, others completely replaced the older connectors, doing away with them completely.

So, now you're stuck with an HDMI-only based gaming system, and an RCA-only based gaming chair.

Here's what you need…

The Solution

As I mentioned, the simple answer is that you need an additional device/adapter called an HDMI Audio Extractor.

What that adapter does might sound a little complicated, but here goes:

The HDMI Audio Extractor converts the digital audio signal from the HDMI cable to analog stereo RCA connectors that you can connect to your X Rocker chair.

At the same time, it sends the video part of the signal to another HDMI port that you can connect to your HD Television, ensuring the same quality video image.

A List of Compatible Systems

Does the X Rocker gaming chair work with XBOX, XBOX 360, and XBOX One?

Here's a list of all the modern gaming consoles, and whether it works out-of-the-box with your X Rocker gaming chair, or if you'll need the adapter mentioned above:

Will My Gaming Console Work with the X Rocker Gaming Chair?

Gaming System

Works with X Rocker?

XBox

Yes

XBox 360

Yes

XBox One

Needs Adapter

PlayStation

Yes

PlayStation 2

Yes

PlayStation 3

Yes

PlayStation 4

Needs Adapter

Nintendo Wii

Yes

Nintendo Wii U

Yes*

*Needs adapter if using the HDMI option.

I hope this helps you relax and get what you need to get back in that chair and start rockin'!

Have you discovered any new problems or solutions to the compatibility conunndrum? Or, do you have a question for more clarity? Please post your question or comment below, and I will respond as soon as I can.

Hey Scott!
Great post. You made things look simple. Especially to people like me who’re just not good with all these gadgets. I believe many people will benefit from your website.
Thank you for an awesome sharing.
Norleila

hi i’ve seen the gaming chairs you sell briefly in my country but i have to buy them from the uk . i have to say thanks for this post but there is something i have to say on youtube there are videos saying there is a different way search for them but my question is is the sound coming from these methods the same or does it sound better

I have seen some methods online where people use the headphones jack or audio out jacks on the television to send sound from the TV to the XRocker.

These methods essentially use the TV to convert the sound instead of the adapter I recommend above. This method works just fine, however not all televisions have audio outputs, which is why I wrote this post.

As for which produces the better sound, it will depend on the quality of the television, and whether you use the headphones jack or the RCA “line out” jacks.

The Line Out jacks will send the sound out at what is known as “line level“. This is a standard level of sound that most audio devices consider unadjusted for volume level, and is what your chair is expecting to receive.

The headphones jack, on the other hand, sends out various levels of sound, depending on the volume setting of the television. It’s meant to be connected to a set of headphones, and provides amplification for the speakers in the headset.

This amplification can potentially send a louder-than-necessary level of audio to your chairs that can cause distortion, or in the worst case, damage to your chair’s speakers and audio system. You’ll have to be sure to adjust the sound to the lower “line level” and keep it there.

What a great dad you are! 🙂
I’m guessing you’ll be connecting both chairs to the same system. If that’s the case, you will only need one adapter, but you will need to split the RCA audio signal between the two chairs.

There are a few ways to do this:

Use one of the Chairs: Certain XRocker chairs, such as the X Rocker Pro H3, allow for “multiple chair” use. This means that they have audio outputs as well as inputs so that they can send any sound coming in to them back out to another chair. Check to see if the model you bought has outputs on them.

Use an RCA splitter: You can buy a cheap set of cables that will split the audio outputs from the converter into two, so that you can share it with two chairs. They are easy to find at most audio/visual stores, or here on Amazon.com.

Use the Television: In my reply to minorisc, I talk about how you can use the audio outputs on the TV to send the sound from the gaming console to your chair. It depends on what kind of TV you have, and doesn’t always deliver the best quality, but will often work in a pinch.

The XRocker chair does NOT work with the Xbox 360 out of the box for any HDMI TV. I thought you may wanted to have mentioned that. You need the adapter on any HDMI TV. But thanks. It has been a real help.

If I’m wrong, please email me and tell me how I can hook up my XRocker chair to my Xbox 360 without the extractor.

Thanks for the info. Which version of the XBox 360 do you have? My research indicates there were three different releases, and they have different connectors.

On the XBox Support site, I found these instructions for connecting the various versions of the XBox 360 to a sound system. Your XRocker chair is essentially an external sound system. Look them over and see if it helps.

As for ways to connect without buying the extractor, you might be able to make your TV do it, if it has the right outputs.

We bought our son a WiiU for Christmas, and as his birthday is next week we wanted to get him a gaming chair. You state that it will hook up, does this mean without huying anything else? I’m concerned because he is Autistic and if it doesn’t work properly it could lead to a meltdown and we like to avoid these any time we can…

Hi I just wanted to ask about the vibration function. For use with a ps4, can the chair receive the same vibrations as the controller does? For example if I get shot in a video game and the controller vibrates, will the chair vibrate in unison? Currently the only vibrations coming from the chair seem to be from the audio meaning its vibrating all the time instead of only when the controller vibrates. (I dont know how to use the transmitter so im using the AUX chord) Hope this isn’t a badly worded question, thanks for any help

Hello, Gerard.
Your observations are correct. The vibration in the chair is based on the audio, where the vibration in the controller is based on special signals from the game.
The chair is programmed to interpret certain sounds (combined with volume and bass) to trigger the vibration. However, depending on the game (and even on how you have to audio cables set up), you might get unexpected vibration results.
I’m surprised to hear that the chair is “vibrating all the time.” Is this only with a particular game? Do you have the audio cables coming from a device that boosts the volume?

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I don’t believe I have that setting turned on here. However, there should be a way to unsubscribe from notifications listed in your emails. Please check the next message carefully for instructions.
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~ Scott

So thrilled to find your post and greatly appreciated. I am fairly decent at hooking up different types of systems and this one had me stumped. I feel much better now! I will pick up the adapter shortly. Can I also use the wireless TX unit out of the Xbox 1 as well?

You’re welcome, Master Flatz! I’m glad if this was helpful!
Now, I’m not familiar with the wireless unit in the XBox 1, but if it uses the standard audio/video connections I mention above, you should be able to work it into your system.
Good luck! And please come back and let everyone know how it went.
~ Scott

Hey Scott
Had our 2 ped x rockers since 2015 and finally going to go get the converter box. We have PS4 and Xbox 1. But both green plugs broke and we can’t even use it for a he sound what can I do.?
Kimberli